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Base run. Poor execution (missed my target time 12.3/13.0) due to a new pain - a really sharp stabbing in my hip when stepping up the pace. Came on earlier this week and seems to be getting worse 😔 Another injury it appears… Run soundtrack by A Certain Ratio #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Hot and humid (and it felt like v poor air quality) run in London tonight. Respect to the capitals runners! Missed my target (12.10 mile) but happy enough to do the run and at 12.34 per mile given the heat! 90’s London flashback vibe soundtrack by Chapterhouse #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Tempo Run. 27mins @12 mile pace. Pleased with my efforts today, I beat Garmin for once and feel like I can sustain running at a faster pace. So muggy here, feels like a storm is coming! Run soundtrack was the magnificent new album from Tremours. So good! #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Tempo Run. Not my favourite (I find it’s difficult to soak up the surroundings) and they are hard especially after strength work yesterday. But decent pace for me and so enjoyable in glorious weather. So beautiful out there! Summer run soundtrack by Saint Etienne. #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Base run. Perfect running conditions. Sunny, warm and a cool breeze. Feels so easy to be running when it’s like this. Forgot to take a photo so had to do one when I got back!. Superb run soundtrack by the brilliant Sugar For The Pill #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Hill running. Two decent hills (with a nice downhill reward after each) and bigger than they look on the picture! Tough going, especially when the rain started, but feels good to have dig it out. Gloomy goth shoegaze run soundtrack by the aptly named Activity. #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Very soggy run this morning. Rain was much heavier than I hoped. Quite refreshing for a while though! Saw 3 heron on the canal this morning, which is a record! Inspiration providing run soundtrack by Big Country #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

First run since the mountain climbing at the weekend. Very good to be back out there again. Felt stiff and sore initially but fine once I’d warmed up. Such a beautiful morning here, sunny with a lovely cool breeze. Life affirming stuff! Run soundtrack by Wozniak. #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Good hill run today, the cooling rain and wind was actually pleasant as I went up, and running down it was good fun! The hill is bigger than it looks on the photo! Run soundtrack by Camera Obscura #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Friday run to get tasty cream cakes from the bakery. Tired today after a hard week at work and travel. So was pleased to push through. Worth it too for the cool sunny air as I ran (and also worth it for cake). Run soundtrack by Manic Street Preachers #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Day 2 of Brighton running. Went the other way up the coast today. Glorious weather, great wide pavements, lots of other runners. And the SEA!! Run soundtrack by Type Foundry #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

In Brighton working for a few days. Found a nice route from the hotel down the seafront to the Marina. Lots and lot of other runners in Brighton!! Run soundtrack by Mogwai. #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Absolutely glorious run along the canal today. Sunny, warm, lovely bits of shade and breeze at points. Felt like running forever. Bliss! Appreciate so much the ability to go out and run in this weather and beauty. Run soundtrack by Steel Pulse #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Another run under the belt! So warm, I’m going to need to start running earlier in the morning! But such an absolute riot of colour and life out there today. So lucky to be healthy and able to be out in the nature 💪 ✌️Run soundtrack by John McKay #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Zone 2 run. Muggy weather followed by a cooling shower 3/4 of the way. A storm is coming!! Saw so many tiny duckings on the canal path! Felt foot was great, knee a bit sore but nothing too bad at all. A privilege to be able to run. Run soundtrack by The Chameleons. #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

Easy run to test knee and toe. Felt amazing to be running again and not walking/cycling/hobbling. Fitness has dropped a bit, but that doesn’t matter. An absolute privilege and joy to run in the crisp morning sun. Bliss! Run soundtrack by Warm Coat. #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

First run post injury. Felt AMAZING, if hot and tiring, to be back out. Need to build back up slowly and pay attention to my body, but also remember that any run is a privilege and to soak up every moment. Run Soundtrack: Tears Run Rings #running #5kto10k #runningpunks

What a beautiful morning!! Ran in T-shirt and shorts for the first time in months. Sunny, mild, blue sky. An absolute privilege and joy to be able to run in nature today. Zone 3 base. Pleasing pace for 2 miles but my legs feel it now! Banger run soundtrack by Mogwai #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

Out for my base run today and building towards my first 10k in Birmingham in May. Distance and speed work ahead! Lovely canal towpath run surrounded by nature. Gorgeous run soundtrack by The Field Mice #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

Nice Zone 2 trail run to the bakery (well, it’s Friday) for hot x buns and freshly baked bread. Overcast but so mild. After the winter running it feels like utter luxury to run in these temps and on dry paths. A joy. Uber jet back goth run soundtrack by The Horrors #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

Wow!! My most enjoyable day running (so far!). Sunny, warm, nature alive everywhere, the sun glinting off the water. A joy to be alive and outdoors! Was able to run in shorts and was sad to stop today. Happy running everyday ☀️ 🙌🏻💪 Run soundtrack by Hope of the States #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

What a beautiful morning to be out for a run!! Stunning. Sunshine, some warmth, if chilly. Lovely blue sky. Nature alive. Spring at its best! Base run today which involved some decent hill work. Doomy run soundtrack by Tenebrous Liar #5kto10k #run #runningpunks

Nice zone 2 run this morning - my favourite. Not too cold, rained a bit, saw a little blue sky for a few mins, lots of lovely dogs to quickly pat as I went by! Indie run soundtrack by Horsegirl. #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

Nice easy 5k in zone 2. Being Friday I stopped at the bakery to get a nice fresh loaf and cake! The lovely warm weather seems to have gone temporarily but still nice and light and dry to run. Iconic 40th anniversary goth run soundtrack by the Sisters of Mercy. #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

Back to colder weather it seems. But still glorious and sunny out. Even with the colder turn it feels alive outside. So many singing birds today.. Nice tempo/shakeout run recommend from Garmin coach today. Shoegaze run soundtrack by My Bloody Valentine #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

Base run. Nice zone 2 run along the canal. Lovely still morning, perfect temperature for running. Lighter too, even though it’s a cloudy day. Joy to be out in nature as always. Treasure each chance! C86 run soundtrack by Close Lobsters #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

Beautiful run today. Ran in shorts for the first time for ages. Worked to keep in zone 2 and felt like I could run forever. Absorbed the beauty around me as nature sucked up the overnight rain, got to pat 2 beautiful horses) and felt warm!! Run soundtrack by Suede. #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

First run for 11 days due to a bad toe. Tripped over a tree branch, banged the toe and knee 0.4 miles in, fitness drop off.. it’s great to be back 🤣 But so worth it for the hazy warm sun and alive natural world. Existential run soundtrack by the peerless Manics #5kto10k #running #runningpunks

Base run. A struggle today if I’m honest. Running into a very strong wind, and on an extremely muddy and slippy trail path (one fall endured!) I felt really tired and lacking in any energy. I’m smiling but suffering! Run soundtrack by shoegaze legends Chapterhouse. #5kto10k #running #runningpunks